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34 of the best toys for 2-year-olds, tried and tested for your toddler

A selection of the best toys for two years olds being tested
  • Educational for younger ones
  • A good price point for birthday presents for friends
  • Wipe clean pieces for easy cleaning

    • Cons

    • Perfect for younger children but may not hold the attention of siblings over 5 years old
    Suitable from:2-5 years
    Toy type:Game
    Teaches:Colours
    Orchard Toys Dress Up Nelly
  • Beautiful pictures and colours to catch children's eye
  • Prompts talking about the characters

    • Cons

    • Maybe better suited to older 2 year olds
    Suitable from:18 months
    Toy type:Matching game
    Teaches:Memory skills
    Orchard Toys - Peter Rabbit Head and Tails
  • Even on the lowest volume it's still quite loud which can be overwhelming
    • Suitable from:9 months - 36 months
    Toy Type:Interactive soft toy
    Teaches:Language skills, colours, counting, gross motor skills
    LeapFrog Dance Around Hound
  • Easy to clean
  • Has a volume control to turn down the music and sounds

    • Cons

    • It could be a little larger to allow more children to play at once
    Suitable from:2 years
    Toy Type: Interactive
    Teaches:Numeracy, colours, memory skills
    Scoop And learn Ice Cream truck
  • Has a range of noises and features but doesn't require batteries
  • Great for a range of ages, from 18 months upwards
  • Sturdy and durable

    • Cons

    • Offers best value for money when it's on offer
    • Age Suitability
      4.0
    • Safety
      4.0
    • Child's engagement
      3.0
    • Effect on development/educational benefit
      3.0
    • Ease of cleaning
      4.0
    • Value for Money
      3.0
    • Durability
      5.0
    Suitable from:18 months
    Toy Type:Role play
    Teaches:Imagination, life skills
    Little Tikes Lawnmower
    • Style
      3.0
    • Ease of use
      4.0
    • Practicality
      4.0
    • Value for money
      4.0
    Suitable from:12 months
    Toy Type:Role play and imagination
    Teaches:Motor skills, noises, colours, names
    Young girl sat on the floor, in front of the Fisher-Price Little People Caring for Animals Farm
  • Colourful and fun for little kids
  • Folds up easily for storage and carrying
  • Wipe clean and durable

    • Cons

    • The plastic seat can be a little hard
    Suitable from:12 months +
    Toy Type:Ride on
    Teaches:Balance and gross motor skills
    Scuttlebug Bumblebee Ride on Toy
  • Taller 2 year olds might grow out of it quickly
    • Suitable from:12 months
    Toy Type:Tricycle
    Teaches:Balance, spatial awareness, gross motor skills
    the Didicar Diditrike Zebra trike being tested on grass
  • Offers multiple ways of playing so can stimulate imaginative play

    • Cons

    • Not ideal as a travel toy as the bricks may fall off
    Suitable from:18 months
    Toy type:Wooden stacking
    Teaches:Fine motor skills, colours, shapes
    Melissa and Doug Geometric Stacker
  • Can use their imaginations and build anything

    • Cons

    • Some reviewers felt there should be more pink blocks in the Red Bag
    Suitable from: 12 months
    Toy Type:Construction
    Teaches:Fine motor skills, spatial awareness, imagination
    Mega Bloks Big Building is constructed and built on the floor
  • Some reviewers felt the sounds were a bit loud but there is a volume control
    • Suitable from:6 months-6 years
    Toy type:Interactive musical
    Teaches:Gross motor skills, spatial awareness, musicality
    Rodzon Piano play mat